Definition
派头 (pài tóu) refers to the impressive air, style, or manner that someone projects, often through their appearance, behavior, or possessions. It carries a connotation of putting on a show or flaunting status—'showing off' is sometimes implied. You'll hear it in phrases like 有派头 ('has panache/presence') or 摆派头 ('put on airs, show off'). It differs from 风度 ('graceful demeanor') in that 派头 is more about external display than inner refinement.
n.
stylepanacheair (of being impressive or putting on a show)
Examples
- ，派头。Tā zǒujìn huìyìshì de shíhou, xiǎnde hěn yǒu pài tóu.When he walked into the meeting room, he looked very impressive.
- 派头，。Bié bǎi pài tóu le, dàjiā dōu hěn liǎojiě nǐ.Stop putting on airs—everyone knows you well.
- 派头。Zhè wèi dǎoyǎn de pài tóu ràng zhěng ge jùzǔ dōu pèifú.The director's panache impressed the whole crew.
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